A specification of the plates of the fountainhouse of Acqua a Giulia. Text sheet 1761

Giovanni Battista Piranesi's "A specification of the plates of the fountainhouse of Acqua a Giulia" (1761) is a detailed technical drawing illustrating the intricate design of the Acqua Giulia fountain. This etching, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Piranesi's meticulous attention to detail and his fascination with Roman architecture. The sheet provides a comprehensive plan of the fountain, with annotations and explanations in Italian, revealing the artist's deep knowledge of both engineering and design principles. This work is a valuable document for understanding Piranesi's architectural interests and his contribution to the field of architectural drawing.